USMAN HAMIDU2023-09-222023-09-222006-01-26https://teras.ng/api/asset/document/0dc0b1f4-884f-47e8-9230-e708054fc17bhttps://teras.ng/catalog-item/8f72effa-18da-4a64-ac18-e48e96a8be08http://dspace.teras-network.net:4000/handle/123456789/35080he plant Celtis integrifolia Lam (Ulmaceae) is a tree widely used in West Tropical and Sub-Saharan Africa as a remedy for rheumatic pains, boils, burns and measles. Phytochemical screening of the leaves of this plant revealed the presence of alkaloids, cardenolides, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, steroids and carbohydrates. Palmitic acid and stearic acid were isolated from the petroleum ether extract, identified by spectroscopic technique and comparison with the authentic reference compoundsResearch Theses